After Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington (Xi Jinping US Visit), the world is practicing the new 'equation' of Beijing-America. In this situation, an unprecedented moment caught the eye. US President's wife Melania Trump refused to shake hands with Xi Jinping! Around which a new practice has started.
Recently a video has gone viral on social media. However, the authenticity of the video has not been verified by Sangg Pradik Digital. It is seen there, after shaking hands with the US President, Xi Jinping is coming forward to shake hands with Melania. Just then Trump's wife raised her right hand and took a step back. In the end, the two did not shake hands. But it is not clear why Melania behaved like this. No official explanation has been given by the two countries in this regard. However, the video has started to be criticized on social media.
Melania Trump appears to refuse Xi Jinping's handshake
Melania Trump appears to step back as Chinese President Xi Jinping extends his hand for a handshake. pic.twitter.com/EURW8KRNvA
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It should be noted that the Chinese President visited Washington from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of Trump. The US President welcomed him at the airport, breaking the protocol. Peng Liyuan, wife of Xi Jinping, was also present. There was a 100 feet long red carpet, cannons, special guards to welcome the Chinese President. Not only that, two B-1 bombers of the US Air Force roared in the sky as soon as they set foot in Washington. On the other hand, Trump's government announced the extension of the ceasefire in the tariff war in the midst of Xi Jinping's visit to America.